CARMELA COFFEE
3200 N FEDERAL HWY STE 106, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (8)
- 12A-16-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment and handled containers of food, without washing hands. Advised employee of proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment and handled containers of food, without washing hands. Advised employee of proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6Critical
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass door cooler raw salmon stored over cheese various sauces. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved salmon.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass door cooler raw salmon stored over cheese various sauces. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved salmon.
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. poached eggs (121F - Hot Holding), held in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee item must be held at 135F or above, to reheat to 165F. Operator did.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. poached eggs (121F - Hot Holding), held in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee item must be held at 135F or above, to reheat to 165F. Operator did. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 11-27-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy for operator.
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy for operator.
Intermediate
- 40-06-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch stored in cooler above food to be served to customers. Advised employee of proper storage. Employee moved items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch stored in cooler above food to be served to customers. Advised employee of proper storage. Employee moved items.
Basic
- 53A-05-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate
- 12B-13-4Corrected on site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Advised employee of proper storage. Beverage discarded.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Advised employee of proper storage. Beverage discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 12A-03-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised employee to only use designated hand washing sinks.
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised employee to only use designated hand washing sinks.
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.